You want to get certified as a ZZP’er at DSI. Depending on whether you have your own AFM license, you will go through a number of steps: from obtaining the appropriate training to completing the screening procedure. In this way you demonstrate that you are competent and that you work according to the DSI standards.
This is possible if you meet the job profiles and admission requirements. You can find an overview of the different DSI registries and their requirements here.
This is stipulated by the European Securities & Markets Authority (ESMA), the issuer of the mandatory ESMA Guidelines. Only employees who have both an appropriate qualification and appropriate experience (as referred to in the ESMA Guidelines) may act within their organizations as supervisors of candidates for certification, i.e. professionals who do not yet meet the guidelines. The employee in question may not work under supervision for more than 4 years. For more information please refer to the ESMA Guidelines and the AFM.
The Financial Markets Authority requires 12 months of relevant work experience on a full-time basis.
Based on this, DSI sets the following requirement in relation to DSI certification:
The certified person must have spent a substantial part of his/her time in the past five years for 12 months (on a full-time basis) on work related to the registry, either in the current position or in a previous position.
This means that in the case of part-time employment, the required number of months of work experience should be higher (calculation depending on the part-time percentage).
DSI wants to ensure that employers are well informed about the work experience of their employees upon hire. Therefore, DSI requires employers to indicate in writing on the employer statement that the 12-month requirement has been met.
In accordance with our privacy statement, data is handled. We have different categories of personal data with different retention periods.
Do you work in different positions related to multiple DSI registries? Then you can apply for an Additional Certification through MyDSI. More information about applying for an additional certification can be found via the link below
Note: If you are currently certified for an ‘Inform’ registry and want to move to an ‘Advise’ registry, choose ‘Change Certification‘ instead of an ‘Additional Certification’
You do not need to resubmit information that has been submitted to us within the last two years. In order to apply for a new certification, however, you do have to go through another screening by DISA if the screening was taken more than 1 year ago.
Look here for more information on applying for certification.
Various requirements apply for admitting professionals to a registry and maintaining certification. These requirements range from admission requirements to mandatory attendance at a Continuing Professional Education program. Below is an overview of the various requirements.
Knowledge Exam
To be certified for a specific registry, a candidate must have successfully completed a knowledge exam at one of the accredited training institutions. The exams and requirements vary by registry.
Testing of Skills
Professionals must meet the professional competence requirements as stated in MiFID II and the ESMA guidelines for certification in one of the ESMA registers. Part of this includes the skills test. Through the examination, professionals demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to start and continue to work professionally.
DSI Integrity Program
A professional must have successfully completed the DSI Integrity Program. This program consists of an E-learning from the Netherlands Compliance Institute and, in the case of some registers, attending an additional workshop.
Work Experience
A certified has spent a substantial portion of his/her time in the past five years for 12 months (on a full-time basis) on work related to the registry, either in the current position or in previous positions.
Continuing Professional Education
Every certified is required to complete the Continuing Professional Education program annually. This allows certified individuals to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. These courses are taken at one of an accredited training institute.
